9 of the Best New Children’s Books Out in July 2025

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Summer’s here, and it brings with it another fantastic set of new children’s book releases. Whatever the age of the young reader in your life, there are a load of new books that can be added to their TBR pile, or borrowed from the library for some reading over the summer break. For picture book readers, there are uplifting stories that teach children that it’s okay to be different and show them ways to boost their confidence. There are ADHD-positive stories of first days at nursery, superhero tales featuring superpowered goats, and much more, all with beautiful illustrations and strong messages that will help young readers and their families navigate challenging situations for the first time.

For fans of middle grade stories, July sees the publication of some brilliant mystery tales, from a murder on a summer vacation to a thriller where a boy who’s been spying on his town realises that the people he’s been watching may be a danger to him. There’s also plenty of madcap comedy, high-concept fantasy adventures, and historical fiction that will be fascinating to any kids learning about World War One. Whether the young reader you know is a budding sleuth, an explorer of fantasy worlds, or a fan of laugh-a-minute comedy tales, you’ll find something for them among the new children’s books published this July.

New Picture Books: July 2025

Bessie’s Bees by George Kirk and Ana Gómez This picture book is a fantastic read both for neurodiverse kids and their families, and for neurotypical readers who want to understand more about ADHD. Bessie is a young girl who loves her neurodivergent brain and thinks of her quick, buzzy thoughts as a head full of bees. When she starts at nursery, Bessie realises that the other kids don’t have heads full of bees, and feels that she needs to keep hers to herself—but this soon makes the bees feel overwhelming. With the help of her Granny, Bessie learns to negotiate the new situation and share her unique way of thinking with the other kids.

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As always, you can find a full list of new releases in the magical New Release Index, carefully curated by your favorite Book Riot editors, organized by genre and release date.